About

Provided by Umberg\Zipser

Umberg/Zipser LLP advises clients on the protection, management, and commercialization of intellectual property across a range of industries. Its integrated practice spans patent and trademark prosecution, IP strategy, transactions, and litigation, enabling clients to address IP issues at every stage of the business lifecycle.

The firm handles patent and trademark prosecution, portfolio development, freedom-to-operate and clearance analyses, and strategic IP counseling. It also advises on IP licensing, technology transactions, and commercialization, and represents clients in disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, as well as related business conflicts involving IP assets.

Clients include emerging companies, established businesses, and individual innovators across technology, life sciences, and consumer products. The firm regularly supports clients with growing portfolios and those seeking to commercialize or enforce their rights.

Recent work includes advising on portfolio development aligned with business objectives; representing clients in IP disputes; negotiating licensing and technology agreements; and providing ongoing counseling on protection, enforcement, and risk management.

The firm has particular strength in prosecution, portfolio strategy, licensing and commercialization, and IP disputes, with a focus on aligning legal strategies with broader business goals.

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What the Team is Known For

Umberg/Zipser is a diverse practice handling a broad range of IP matters, including patent prosecution, IP litigation and portfolio management. The Irvine- based firm acts on behalf of clients of all sizes, ranging from multinational corporations to mid-sized businesses, with a notable expertise in the medical devices, healthcare and technology and software sectors.

Notable practitioners

Ryan Dean is a key contact.

Members

Provided by Umberg\Zipser

Darian McMillan

Mark Finkelstein

Martin Fessenmaier, Ph.D.

Mei Tsang

Misty Perez, Ph.D.

Nasser Khateeb

Priti Phukan, Ph.D.

Ryan Dean

Industries

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Aerospace

Automotive

Biotechnology

Communications Technology

Consumer Products

Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology

Energy

Immunology

Medical Devices

Pharmaceuticals

Software/Artificial Intelligence